Pioneer Valley College Counseling offers individualized college admissions support for students who think and learn differently. Melanie MacCaskie, M.Ed., provides patient and encouraging coaching for neurodivergent students, including those with ADHD, autism, learning differences, anxiety, or chronic illness, as they navigate the college application process. Services include: strategy sessions for 8th–10th graders; short-term coaching to help seniors jumpstart their applications; comprehensive application support throughout junior and senior year; and custom workshops and presentations for groups and organizations. Transfer students, homeschoolers, and LGBTQ+ students are warmly welcomed.
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